Private Chef, Writer & Podcaster
What if God showed up in your lifeboat and said, “I’m here to save you”—would you believe Him? In Mitch Albom’s The Stranger in the Lifeboat, faith, survival, and spiritual reckoning collide in a gripping story that’s part thriller, part therapy. Here’s why I gave it five stars—and highlighted half the book.
As we celebrate Memorial Day, let’s pause to honor the true reason behind the holiday—remembering the fallen heroes who gave their lives for our freedom. Take a moment to thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.
A chef living with chronic illness discovers that sometimes life’s soggy disappointments lead to unexpected beauty—like when a canceled dog walk turns into a rainbow moment that slaps you with perspective. A story about resilience, humor, and finding color in the drizzle.
Feeling invisible as a writer? You’re not alone. In this brutally honest post, I talk about what it feels like to pour your heart out onto the page only to be met with silence. Chronic illness, burnout, and the deafening quiet of the internet—all wrapped up in one emotional rant.
A missed call should not feel like a medical emergency, yet somehow it does—especially when sarcoidosis and a nervous system already running hot decide to collaborate. One vague voicemail, one Google search, and my brain was off writing a screenplay I never auditioned for.
Tate Basildon 